Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Targets Fluoride and Vaccine Safety in Trump Administration
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to work within President-elect Donald Trump’s administration, addressing issues related to fluoride and vaccines.
- He suggests halting the addition of fluoride to drinking water and calls for enhanced studies on vaccine safety.
- Kennedy's shift to the Republican Party reflects a broader transformation in the GOP's representation of labor and working-class interests.
On November 6, former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced plans to take a significant role in President-elect Donald Trump's administration. During a phone interview, Kennedy outlined Trump’s directives which include eliminating corruption from regulatory agencies and addressing the chronic disease epidemic. He asserted that the administration would recommend an end to the addition of fluoride in water supplies, citing that practices suitable in the past are now outdated due to the presence of fluoride in toothpaste. Kennedy referenced Austria and Germany, which have successfully removed fluoride from water and maintained similar or lower cavity rates compared to the United States. Additionally, he highlighted the need for improved scientific studies on vaccine safety to allow for informed decisions concerning vaccinations. Addressing his political affiliation, Kennedy noted his transition from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party, emphasizing a shift in the GOP toward representing labor unions and working-class Americans. He criticized the reliance on billionaires across all political administrations, underscoring a long-standing concern about wealth in politics.